The investment sales market picked up tremendously in the third quarter, partly due to large scale transactions in China. Both domestic and cross-border investors are still actively looking for opportunities offering stable returns.

2015 is likely to prove challenging for the Shanghai retail market. Stakeholders have to bring a fresh approach to the consumer market, adopting more innovative retail formats and experiences to keep shoppers’ attention.

The supply shortage witnessed in core areas over the past four years eased during Q4/2014, with four new projects handed over. Despite this, rents maintained a moderate appreciation, supported by steady demand.

The headline Total Commercial Development Activity Index – a net balance monitoring the overall performance of the UK commercial property sector – ticked up to a three-month high of +19.8% in December (from +17.7%).

In Q4/2014, Ha Noi’s total apartment supply was approximately 104,300 units from 182 sold projects and 65 active projects. The total primary stock decreased by approximately -9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) while the total secondary stock increased by approximately 5% QoQ.